Monday, March 29, 2010

Chocolate OatMeal and Dried Cherry Cookies


I found the original recipe for these cookies years ago and have been perfecting them into a healthier version once every couple months.

I can not leave a recipe alone. There is always room for improvement and always a few trick to make any recipe a healthy recipe. With a little trial and error a good recipe can be made into a great recipe and a healthier recipe.

1/2 applesauce

1/2 cup olive oil

2 cup brown sugar

1cup sugar

4 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

5 cups regular rolled oats *not quick oats

1 cup dried cherries

2 cups unsweetened chocolate chips



Cream applesauce, oil and sugar. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly. Mix together until moist.

*Add water if needed in dry climates and at high altitudes.

Drop rounded spoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 min. And cool on wire rack.